A weekend virtual reality (VR) jam, teams of 1-3, good times and prizes. Noobs and advanced creators are welcome!
THIS JAM IS OPEN TO EVERYONE
Theme
Since this is the same weekend as
Ludum Dare, we're doing the same theme (SHAPESHIFT), but only VR projects with teams of 1-3 people. That includes games, experiences, and films. We're keeping this pretty open.
Restrictions
- Must use Ludum Dare theme = SHAPESHIFT
- Must be VR game.
- 1-3 team members max.
Sponsors
Sketchfab | Itch.io | Unreal Engine | Unity | Google Cardboard | SideFX | VRB | HTC Vive | Vuzix | UploadVR
Prizes
We'll be giving away the following items:
- HTC Vive Development Kits. HTC evangelist be present in NYC. They will review all projects (online/nyc) and award development kits to high quality projects they deem worthy.
- 1 Samsung Gear VR Headset compatible with Oculus
- 1 Nvidia Shield Portable and limited edition swag from Unreal Engine
- 1 Unity Pro License, $100 to spend in the Unity Asset Store, and Limited Edition swag from Unity
- 1 year subscriptions to Sketchfab Pro, Sketchfab T-Shirts, and get featured on Sketchfab.
- 1 year subscriptions to Houdini
and possibly more. ;)
Online Jam Schedule via Itch.io
Friday 4/15
- 9pm ET: Theme announced via Ludum Dare
Friday until Sunday 4/15 - 4/17
- Create your VR game, experience, or film.
Sunday 4/17
- 11pm ET: Submit your project on itch.io.
Sunday to Sunday 4/17 - 4/24
- Online voting via Itch.io for a week!
Monday 4/25
- Winners announced. Top games will be featured and showcased.
New York Jam Schedule at Sketchfab HQ
Note: If local event is full up, you can still participate online via Itch.io here.
Friday 4/15
- 8-9:30pm - Meet to create teams, get theme, and start your projects.
Saturday 4/16
- 10am-5pm - Onsite open hours. Make your VR experience or game. We'll have an Oculus DK2, Samsung Gear VR, and HTC Vive present for you to use to develop your projects. Feel free to bring your own hardware.
Sunday 4/17
- 10am-5pm - Onsite open hours. Make your VR experience or game. We'll have an Oculus DK2, Samsung Gear VR, and HTC Vive present for you to use to develop your projects. Feel free to bring your own hardware.
- 11pm - Submit your game
Sunday to Sunday 4/17 - 4/24
- Online voting via Itch.io for one week!
Monday 4/25
- 7:30-9pm Public showcase and announce winners at Amazon Loft NYC! Drinks, food, and VR games.
Contact
If you have any questions about this jam, tweet @RAWRsoft.
Let's do this!